21st Century Literature Resources Each of the following links provide insight into 21st Century Learning.
=The Honor Roll: 50 Must-Read K–12 Education IT Blogs
Good ideas and information - Many are quick reads=
The Lure of Data -- Is it Addictive? "...a hit of pleasure, stimulation and escape. ''It takes the same pathway as our drugs of abuse and pleasure.'' Though this report concentrates on adults, it is very important to apply the findings to students. It is an insight into their insatiable need to have their phones with them at all times. It provides the necessary dopamine squirt necessary for kids to function.
21st Century School House This is a blog written by a teacher. It has interesting ideas about incorporating 21st Century skills in the classroom and it discusses pitfalls of education.
Partnership for 21st Century Skills The Partnership for 21st Century Skills is a national organization that advocates for 21st century readiness for every student. This is their official website.
21st Century Fluency Project The 21st Century Fluencies are not about technical prowess, they are critical thinking skills, and they are essential to living in this multimedia world.
What have we learned in the first decade of 21st Century education?” A focus question and post by Ken Kay the founding president of P21.
Moore's Law and Education This site discusses the impact of faster, cheaper, smaller technologies and their impact on education.
Mark Prensky - Digital Natives and Digital Immigrants Do you print your email? Do you email someone and when seeing that person later in the day as if he/she received your email? I guess you are a digital immigrant.
iPads in Education and iPads in Education Unrelated sites, but both sites share information regarding the use of iPads in the classroom setting. Both have reviews of Apps, interesting ideas, forums, and blogs.
Each of the following links provide insight into 21st Century Learning.
=The Honor Roll: 50 Must-Read K–12 Education IT Blogs
Good ideas and information - Many are quick reads=
The 25 Best Pinterest Boards in Educational Technology
Each link leads to ideas, blogs, articles, and lesson plans - Excellent resource
Templars of Technology
This site offers a collection of resources based on subject area. It also offers links to other useful tools such as converters.
What is 21st Century Education READ PRIOR TO THE FIRST CLASS
This is an evolving news letter. It has information comparing education in the 20th Century and education and change in the 21st Century.
Twenty First Century Learning Demands Mix of Abilities
A (short) report detailing the fundamental abilities of 21st Century learning.
Sardine Blog - All that is teaching and learning in the 21st Century
The Lure of Data -- Is it Addictive?
"...a hit of pleasure, stimulation and escape. ''It takes the same pathway as our drugs of abuse and pleasure.''
Though this report concentrates on adults, it is very important to apply the findings to students. It is an insight into their insatiable need to have their phones with them at all times. It provides the necessary dopamine squirt necessary for kids to function.
How Technology Rewires the Brain
“The technology train has left. You have to deal with it, understand it, and get some perspective.”
Always On - Frontline
Digital Nation -Excellent documentary about students, learning, and technology
Visual Blooms
A visual representation of Bloom's Taxonomic Heirarchy with 21st Century Skills Frame.
Learning for the 21st Century Report
This .pdf report explains learning for the 21st Century. Additionally, it details an implementation plan.
21st Century School House
This is a blog written by a teacher. It has interesting ideas about incorporating 21st Century skills in the classroom and it discusses pitfalls of education.
Partnership for 21st Century Skills
The Partnership for 21st Century Skills is a national organization that advocates for 21st century readiness for every student. This is their official website.
21st Century Fluency Project
The 21st Century Fluencies are not about technical prowess, they are critical thinking skills, and they are essential to living in this multimedia world.
Happy Birthday P21 - Lessons Learned
What have we learned in the first decade of 21st Century education?” A focus question and post by Ken Kay the founding president of P21.
Moore's Law and Education
This site discusses the impact of faster, cheaper, smaller technologies and their impact on education.
Mark Prensky - Digital Natives and Digital Immigrants
Do you print your email? Do you email someone and when seeing that person later in the day as if he/she received your email? I guess you are a digital immigrant.
Empowering the Next Generation of Innovators
This site is sponsored by Intel. It has links to articles concerning technology and learning for students and teachers
The Digital Divide: Where We Are
Article from July, 2011 discussing the digital divide in America
Closing Digital Divide, Expanding Digital Literacy
An NPR discussion
21st Century Skills: The Challenges Ahead
To work, the 21st century skills movement will require keen attention to curriculum, teacher quality, and assessment.
iTunes University: Apple Learning Exchange
Though a somewhat shameless commercial for Apple, it has good information and links to free educational apps.
Guest Blog: Reinventing Assessment for the 21st Century
This is a short, but interesting article that offers a contrary way to think of assessment.
Socratic Questioning
Socrates was one of the greatest educators who taught by asking questions and thus drawing out answers from his pupils.
*International Society for Technology Education - Standards for Students
National Technology Education Standards
MILE GUIDE: Milestones for Improving Learning and Education
An Updated List of Strategies and Tactics (2009) An online FREE assessment tool for districts. Where does Manitowoc fall on the continuum?
iPads in Education and iPads in Education
Unrelated sites, but both sites share information regarding the use of iPads in the classroom setting. Both have reviews of Apps, interesting ideas, forums, and blogs.
One Transformed Classroom
Combine 29 fifth graders, 15 iPads, and one gifted teacher and what do you get? A truly transformed classroom.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYLirypK_Yo